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Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 (State Patients, Male High Care and Ward 2 Male Pre-Discharge)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Three Nursing Assistant posts (Grades 1 to 3) at Valkenberg Hospital, caring for male patients in high care and pre-discharge wards. Suits people registered with SANC as Nursing Assistants.
- Assist patients with daily living activities and give basic clinical nursing care.
- You must have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant, and be registered with SANC.
- Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of relevant nursing experience after SANC registration. Grade 3 needs at least 20 years.
- You must be willing to work shifts, nights, weekends, public holidays, overtime, and rotate to other wards and departments.
- Useful skills include planning, organisation, computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook), and knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act and Child Care Act.
- The post is based at Valkenberg Hospital. No payment is needed to apply.
- The closing date is not stated in the text. Enquiries: Ms. Z. Shaw, (021) 440-3240.
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Requirements
- Minimum Educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing.
- Willingness to work overtime when needed.
- Willingness to rotate to other wards when required.
- Willingness to rotate between departments in the facility.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel & Outlook).
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation.
- Knowledge and experience of Community Mental Health at Specialised Hospital level.
Duties
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care).
- To provide elementary clinical nursing care.
- Effective utilization of physical and financial resources.
- Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self- development.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms. Z. Shaw Tel No: (021) 440-3240
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.
- Such candidates will only be considered for appointments on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council, are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
- This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 296 · open the PDF
POST 36/378: NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE 1 TO 3 (STATE PATIENTS, MALE HIGH CARE AND WARD 2 MALE PRE-DISCHARGE) (X3 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R181 230 per annum Grade 2: R211 401 per annum Grade 3: R249 141 per annum CENTRE: Valkenberg Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing. Willingness to work overtime when needed. Willingness to rotate to other wards when required. Willingness to rotate between departments in the facility. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel & Outlook). Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, Child Care Act, Nursing Act and other relevant legislation. Knowledge and experience of Community Mental Health at Specialised Hospital level. DUTIES: Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). To provide elementary clinical nursing care. Effective utilization of physical and financial resources. Maintain professional growth/ ethical standards and self- development. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Z. Shaw Tel No: (021) 440-3240 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council, are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).